Bricks in the Wall of Awesome
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| Bricks in the Wall of Awesome | |
| Number | 91 |
| Broadcast Date | August 27, 2012 |
| Episode Length | 1:02:40 |
| Hosts | Brian Brushwood, Tom Merritt |
Arrested Development on Netflix, Apple execs say no TV set, Amazon-NBCU deal, YouTube skippable mobile video ads, and more.
Contents
Opening Video
The Big Story
Why Arrested Development on Netflix could change everything. [1]
Another Big Story
Apple execs say no TV set any time soon. [2]
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Slipstream
- Amazon Prime Instant Video beefs up sports and documentary content, adds ESPN’s 30 for 30 film series. [3]
- Amazon-NBCU deal expands Instant Video content. [4]
- Netflix inks deal with Weinstein Co.-owned Radius-TWC, films coming to watch instantly next year. [5]
- YouTube brings its skippable video ads to mobile. [6]
- Hulu redesigns website with improved navigation and recommendations. [7]
- The tiny TV broadcaster that cable and Internet giants are trying to kill. [8]
Tube Tops
- Hisense Pulse Google TV set-top box coming in November for $99. [9]
- NHK's 8K Ultra High Definition TV standard approved by ITU. [10]
Film Falm
- Syfy to develop remake of cult U.K. science fiction series Blake’s 7 with Martin Campbell. [11]
- Star Wars Episode II and III 3D re-releases officially dated for theaters in September and October 2013. [12]
- Why you should be watching Hulu’s creepy deal-with-the-devil series The Booth at the End. [13]
- New Star Wars series breaks Brian Brushwood's heart, ends 25-year love affair. [14]
- Warner Bros. says 'no' to the Dark Tower. [15]
Premiering This Week
Doctor Who and a few horror movies.
What We're Watching
Brian
- H+
Tom
- H+
- True Blood
- The Newsroom
- Breaking Bad
- King Lear
Feedback
- Jimmie is not a fan of minisodes, and is especially taken out of H+ due to its form.
- Patrick W. is an avid fan of Slingbox and explains why.
- OC Alexander predicts the potential longevity of Expendables 2 in the movie draft.
Great Quotes
Fun Facts
- During the Another Big Story, Tom wore a pillow on his head.
YouTube
Links
| Preceded by: "Last Dance For Hulu?" |
Bricks in the Wall of Awesome |
Followed by: "Trek Into Dorkness" |